1978 Citroen LN vs. 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, both 1978 Citroen LN and 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 (444 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 1978 Citroen LN. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen LN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1978 Citroen LN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen LN, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LN | 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Citroen | Monteverdi |
| Model | LN | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 6973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 125 L |
